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Democracy Day: How economic hardship weakens democracy-Adeleke
Resolving national economic challenges is a condition for strengthening democratic culture and enhancing productive participation of the citizenry, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has declared. Speaking at the 2023 Democracy Day Lecture organised by Coalition of Civil Society in the State, the governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye, posited that an economically satisfied citizenry…
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June 12: Nigerians must guard democracy jealously – Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday charged Nigerians to guard the nation’s fledging democracy jealously.Sanwo-Olu who spoke at a summit put together by the Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movement to mark the 30th anniversary of June 12, held at St Leo’s Catholic Church, Ikeja area of Lagos.The governor, whose speech was read by his deputy, Dr. Kadri Hamzat, also urged Nigerian…
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June 12: Nigerians should uphold democratic principles, celebrate diversity- Senator-elect Eshinlokun
Former Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and Senator-elect, Lagos Central Senatorial district, Hon Wasiu Eshinlokun Sanni has called on Nigerians to uphold democratic principles and celebrate diversity. Eshinlokun made the call during the 2023 Democracy Day celebration, urging Nigerians to celebrate diversity, and promote harmonious relationships. He also said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was among…
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PHOTO NEWS: Erelu Bisi Fayemi marks 60th birthday in Lagos
Wife of former Governor of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi marked her 60th birthday in Lagos at the All Souls’ Church, Lekki Phase 1. The church service was attended by Governors of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his counterparts from Ekiti and Edo states, Biodun Oyebanji and Godwin Obaseki. Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife of Lagos State Governor and her Ekiti…
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Oyebanji’s wife commends Chef Dammy’s bold attempt to break Guinness World Record
Ekiti State First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, on Sunday joined millions of admirers to commend the audacity of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti undergraduate, Damilola Adeparusi, who is currently on 120 hours cooking marathon. Oyebanji, who expressed her feeling on her various social media platforms, said she was personally touched and impressed that young Damilola braced up, despite all odds, to…
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Aregbesola, a rare gift to humanity, man with large heart – Friends, associates
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Friends and associates of the immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, have described him as a leader with a large heart, accommodating spirit, resilient mind and a dogged democrat. According to them, Aregbesola is a rare gift to humanity whose passion for excellence and character in leadership cannot be quantified. The dignitaries from far and…
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More troubles for Ondo Deputy Governor Aiyedatiwa as impeachment plot thickens
All is not well for Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa as plans to impeach him by the Ondo State House of Assembly thicken. News of Aiyedatiwa’s planned impeachment first surfaced last week as the ninth session of the Ondo State House of Assembly was winding up. Information at the disposal of WesternPost, showed that the assembly had planned to…
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Abiodun reappoints SSG, DCOS
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the reappointment of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, for another term of office. This was confirmed through a statement issued in Abeokuta on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Mr. Waheed Adesina. The governor has also approved the reappointment of Dr. Toyin Taiwo as…
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Lagos House of Assembly to promulgate laws protecting indigenes, says Obasa
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, has said that the 10th Assembly would enact laws and regulations in favour of Yoruba indigenes in matters of property acquisition, economy and commerce. Obasa made this known in his acceptance speech as a third-term Speaker of the House. He said plans were underway by the House…
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Update: Sanwo-Olu appoints Tayo Ayinde as Chief of staff, replaces SSG
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday approved the appointment of Barrister Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tayo Ayinde as the Chief of Staff and Mr. Gboyega Shoyanwo as Deputy Chief of Staff. A statement released by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola said ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, an erudite, experienced Barrister and Solicitor of…
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